Well, Not Too Many Miles This Week

I rode in Tuesday, and when I left the office, I got cold, and went to my cave. So, only around 28 miles for that day. Wednesday, I didn't feel too good when my alarm went off, so I lazied out and drove to the office. Thursday, rode in, and took a nice long route home, 41 miles, lots of dirt roads,and many road miles.

83 miles, a little over 5 hours. I guess it wasn't too bad for two days. But I feel like I'm running a little short on long rides (that could be funny). And I do try to abide "train smarter, not longer", but I like long rides!

My garmin file for the evening ride today-
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/76427037
Moo

My Fugitive Motel Room

How many miles can a Cow ride in three days,  and work? We'll see in a couple of days! Wind, temperatures, and I'm still tired from SYDC. Maybe a new picture or two...

Moo!

Longer Days, Longer Rides!

Had a nice long ride back to my fugitive motel today. Sun sets around 7:45, left the cannon at 5:30, headed north and east on the dirt roads. I rode many of the trails at Ned Houck park.

Details? Check it out at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/74764339

Moo!

On the ride home.

At the end of what turned into singletrack while exploring new dirtroads on the way back to my fugitive hotel room. Still had a few miles of dirtroad to go.

Chris

Ride home today.

Somewhere on many of the dirtroad miles after work.

Chris

Great Riding Weather This Week!

I think it hit 70 every day this week, and close to 80 today. I didn't get to ride much, work got in the way. But I did get in 95 miles this week, and most of that was on my "Roubaix Road" that I use for commuting. Roubaix Road is about 8 miles of farm dirt road, meaning not many normal vehicles use these roads. It's very rough for a dirt road, and the London vibrates constantly. I'm running my road tires (25c) at 80 psi, so the ride is rough, but the bike still cruises good. I would run lower pressure for more comfort, but I don't like the squishy feel.

I've mastered my dog races also. A "pre-fab" home in the middle of the ride has three dogs. Two are mostly curious, but one comes at me, making al the "I want to eat you" noises. He's fast! Cruises with me around 25 mph, for a short distance. I can stop pedaling and coast, with him right next to me, watching him drop off. In the morning, I normally have a descent headwind, trying to outrun the dogs, which takes a bit of effort. Evenings are the tailwind past the dogs, but I think they are affected by the wind too.

Moo